used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "You will not be able to do anything but carry your spear over your shoulder," replied Phra.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
any thing at all
From this reading "You will not be able to do anything but carry your spear over your shoulder," replied Phra.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
next to; at the side of
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "You will not be able to do anything but carry your spear over your shoulder," replied Phra.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You will not be able to do anything but carry your spear over your shoulder," replied Phra.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading "It seems very horrid," whispered Harry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Shan't I?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You will not be able to do anything but carry your spear over your shoulder," replied Phra.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "You will not be able to do anything but carry your spear over your shoulder," replied Phra.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
Phra
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From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "You will not be able to do anything but carry your spear over your shoulder," replied Phra.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems very horrid," whispered Harry.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
Shan't
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From this reading "Shan't I?
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "You will not be able to do anything but carry your spear over your shoulder," replied Phra.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading "You will not be able to do anything but carry your spear over your shoulder," replied Phra.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
precisely as stated
From this reading "It seems very horrid," whispered Harry.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
at the time that
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "It seems very horrid," whispered Harry.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
which person or people
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will not be able to do anything but carry your spear over your shoulder," replied Phra.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A DESPERATE VENTURE It was an exciting tramp, but those most concerned in the success marched on with such a display of eagerness as sent a thrill of confidence through Harry, who, for the first part of their little journey, walked beside Phra, the boys talking in whispers about what would probably be done.
wretches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, when we go up to the attack, we shall be longing to stick our spears into the wretches who are about us, and all the time we shall have to seem like friends."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will not be able to do anything but carry your spear over your shoulder," replied Phra.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will not be able to do anything but carry your spear over your shoulder," replied Phra.
